Whether it’s drinking a whisky highball paired with sashimi or having a mouthful of karaage with beer, here are the 10 best izakayas in Metro Manila with great booze and food!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Funki Izakaya<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFunki Izakaya goes back to the essence of a traditional izakaya experience with its affordable drinks and yakitori.<\/strong> Try the yakitori<\/strong> sample set <\/strong>with angus beef, bacon and quail egg, Japanese sausage<\/strong>, and more. Have all of this with P100 shots<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Yakitori\"](\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIzXC8xMVwvMDYxNTIwMjNcL0Z1bmtpLUl6YWtheWEtWWFraXRvcmlfMTF6b24ucG5nIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\")
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273 Katipunan Ave, corner Xavierville Ave, Quezon City, 1105 Metro Manila<\/p>\n\n\n\nSakagura<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you’re looking to try Japanese alcohol then Sakagura’s sake bar<\/strong> might be the place for you. With a curated list of sake found in distilleries all over Japan<\/strong> there are many options to try alongside their menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWe also recommend trying the wagyu tartare<\/strong>, anago aburi<\/strong>, and the hamachi<\/strong> hand rolls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Sake\"](\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIzXC8xMVwvMDYxNTIwMzBcL1Nha2FndXJhLVNha2VfMTF6b24ucG5nIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\")
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<\/a>2nd Floor, 28th St, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila<\/p>\n\n\n\nNagi Izakaya<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA sister restaurant to the famous Ramen Nagi chain,<\/strong> Nagi Izakaya is a ramen bar that also serves cocktails <\/strong>and draft beer <\/strong>similar to izakayas in Japan. Exclusive to Nagi Izakaya is the crab king ramen with a deep-fried softshell crab <\/strong>on top!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Ramen](\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIzXC8xMVwvMDYxNTIwMzVcL05hZ2ktSXpha2F5YS1SYW1lbl8xMXpvbi5wbmciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCJ9\")
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<\/a>G\/F, 12 ADB Ave, The Podium, Wack-Wack, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila<\/p>\n\n\n\n12\/10<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIzakaya can also be a great place for date night especially in places like 12\/10<\/strong>. This restaurant offers an 11-course tasting menu <\/strong>as well as an ala carte menu featuring fresh seafood<\/strong>, great drinks<\/strong>, and classic Japanese food <\/strong>with a twist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Takoyaki](\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIzXC8xMVwvMDYxNTIwMzlcLzEyLTEwLUNyb3F1ZXR0ZV8xMXpvbi5wbmciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCJ9\")
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<\/a>8 Rockwell Dr, Makati, Metro Manila<\/p>\n\n\n\nKikufuji Izakaya<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOne of the classic Japanese restaurants that can be found in Little Tokyo Makati<\/a>, Kikufuji Izakaya is a must-go for anyone craving fresh sushi. We recommend trying the unagi don<\/strong>, ama ebi sashimi<\/strong>, and the yellow tail<\/strong> sashimi<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Tempura\"](\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIzXC8xMVwvMDYxNTIwNDZcL0tpa3VmdWppLUl6YWtheWEtVGVtcHVyYV8xMXpvbi5wbmciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCJ9\")
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<\/a>2277 Chino Roces (Pasong Tamo), Little Tokyo, Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila<\/p>\n\n\n\nKosumosu<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOne of the best J<\/strong>apanese fusion restaurants in Manila, Kosumosu is also a great bar to go to if you ever find yourself in Poblacion. Try the “feed me<\/strong>” and “mi-so<\/strong> hungry<\/strong>” omakase menu where the chef gives you a little bit of everything. Also, try the scallops teriyaki <\/strong>and gnocchi<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Chicken](\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIzXC8wN1wvMTkxNjM2NDVcL0JLWS1KQy1Lb3N1bW9zdS0wOTYyMi04MDB4NTcxLmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0In0=\")
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G\/F Unwind Flats, 5421 Gen Luna St, Poblacion<\/p>\n\n\n\nYutaka Izakaya<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAn older Quezon City restaurant, Yutaka Izakaya has been offering delicious sushi and sashimi for years. We recommend trying the sushi platter <\/strong>for a taste of their freshest sushi<\/strong> or try the tempura udon <\/strong>for when the cold nights hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Sushi](\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIzXC8xMVwvMDYxNTIwNTJcL1l1dGFrYS1JemFrYXlhLVN1c2hpLVBsYXR0ZXJfMTF6b24ucG5nIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\")
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<\/a>59 Aurora Blvd, Aurora Arcade, Aurora Blvd, Do\u00f1a Imelda, Quezon City, Metro Manila
<\/p>\n\n\n\nSoru Izakaya<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAnother classic Quezon City restaurant is Soru Izakaya which garnered a lot of popularity with their Maginhawa branch. Today you can catch them in BGC <\/strong>and Tomas Morato<\/strong> as you try favorites like the creamy unagi udon <\/strong>and kuro dragon<\/strong> maki<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Uni](\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIzXC8xMVwvMDYxNTIwNTZcL1NvcnUtSXpha2F5YS1VbmktVWRvbl8xMXpvbi5wbmciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCJ9\")
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<\/a>View all branches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSalaryman<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOne of the newer restaurants in BGC<\/a>, Salaryman takes diners to a Shinjuku and Roppongi-like bar experience. We recommend trying the tofu steak, veggie taco rice, and the grilled sesame tuna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Tofu](\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIzXC8xMVwvMDYxNTIxMDJcL1NhbGFyeW1hbi1Ub2Z1LVN0ZWFrXzExem9uLnBuZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0In0=\")
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<\/a>Forbestown Rd, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila<\/p>\n\n\n\nNommu<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFor yakitori selections and sushi definitely go to Nommu. We recommend trying the volcano <\/strong>and sisig rolls<\/strong>, as well as the sushi platters <\/strong>like for bigger parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Sushi](\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIzXC8xMVwvMDYxNTIxMDlcL05vbW11LVN1c2hpLVBsYXR0ZXJfMTF6b24ucG5nIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\")
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<\/a>265-A Tomas Morato Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila<\/p>\n\n\n\nCover photo from 12\/10<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nFound what you\u2019re looking for in this article? Don\u2019t forget to add it to your \u2018Must-Try\u2019 list on the Booky<\/a> app! Follow and tag us on Instagram @bookyapp<\/a> and share your food adventures with us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":110,"featured_media":199106,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[539],"post_tag":[],"malls":[],"booky_location":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65914"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/110"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65914"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65914\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":199112,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65914\/revisions\/199112"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/199106"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65914"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65914"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_tag?post=65914"},{"taxonomy":"malls","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/malls?post=65914"},{"taxonomy":"booky_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/booky_location?post=65914"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
View their Instagram account<\/a> If you’re looking to try Japanese alcohol then Sakagura’s sake bar<\/strong> might be the place for you. With a curated list of sake found in distilleries all over Japan<\/strong> there are many options to try alongside their menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We also recommend trying the wagyu tartare<\/strong>, anago aburi<\/strong>, and the hamachi<\/strong> hand rolls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu A sister restaurant to the famous Ramen Nagi chain,<\/strong> Nagi Izakaya is a ramen bar that also serves cocktails <\/strong>and draft beer <\/strong>similar to izakayas in Japan. Exclusive to Nagi Izakaya is the crab king ramen with a deep-fried softshell crab <\/strong>on top!<\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu Izakaya can also be a great place for date night especially in places like 12\/10<\/strong>. This restaurant offers an 11-course tasting menu <\/strong>as well as an ala carte menu featuring fresh seafood<\/strong>, great drinks<\/strong>, and classic Japanese food <\/strong>with a twist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu One of the classic Japanese restaurants that can be found in Little Tokyo Makati<\/a>, Kikufuji Izakaya is a must-go for anyone craving fresh sushi. We recommend trying the unagi don<\/strong>, ama ebi sashimi<\/strong>, and the yellow tail<\/strong> sashimi<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu One of the best J<\/strong>apanese fusion restaurants in Manila, Kosumosu is also a great bar to go to if you ever find yourself in Poblacion. Try the “feed me<\/strong>” and “mi-so<\/strong> hungry<\/strong>” omakase menu where the chef gives you a little bit of everything. Also, try the scallops teriyaki <\/strong>and gnocchi<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu<\/a> An older Quezon City restaurant, Yutaka Izakaya has been offering delicious sushi and sashimi for years. We recommend trying the sushi platter <\/strong>for a taste of their freshest sushi<\/strong> or try the tempura udon <\/strong>for when the cold nights hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu Another classic Quezon City restaurant is Soru Izakaya which garnered a lot of popularity with their Maginhawa branch. Today you can catch them in BGC <\/strong>and Tomas Morato<\/strong> as you try favorites like the creamy unagi udon <\/strong>and kuro dragon<\/strong> maki<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu One of the newer restaurants in BGC<\/a>, Salaryman takes diners to a Shinjuku and Roppongi-like bar experience. We recommend trying the tofu steak, veggie taco rice, and the grilled sesame tuna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu For yakitori selections and sushi definitely go to Nommu. We recommend trying the volcano <\/strong>and sisig rolls<\/strong>, as well as the sushi platters <\/strong>like for bigger parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n View menu Cover photo from 12\/10<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Found what you\u2019re looking for in this article? Don\u2019t forget to add it to your \u2018Must-Try\u2019 list on the Booky<\/a> app! Follow and tag us on Instagram @bookyapp<\/a> and share your food adventures with us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":110,"featured_media":199106,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[539],"post_tag":[],"malls":[],"booky_location":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65914"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/110"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65914"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65914\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":199112,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65914\/revisions\/199112"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/199106"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65914"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65914"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_tag?post=65914"},{"taxonomy":"malls","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/malls?post=65914"},{"taxonomy":"booky_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/booky_location?post=65914"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
273 Katipunan Ave, corner Xavierville Ave, Quezon City, 1105 Metro Manila<\/p>\n\n\n\nSakagura<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>2nd Floor, 28th St, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila<\/p>\n\n\n\nNagi Izakaya<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>G\/F, 12 ADB Ave, The Podium, Wack-Wack, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila<\/p>\n\n\n\n12\/10<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>8 Rockwell Dr, Makati, Metro Manila<\/p>\n\n\n\nKikufuji Izakaya<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>2277 Chino Roces (Pasong Tamo), Little Tokyo, Legazpi Village, Makati, Metro Manila<\/p>\n\n\n\nKosumosu<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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G\/F Unwind Flats, 5421 Gen Luna St, Poblacion<\/p>\n\n\n\nYutaka Izakaya<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>59 Aurora Blvd, Aurora Arcade, Aurora Blvd, Do\u00f1a Imelda, Quezon City, Metro Manila
<\/p>\n\n\n\nSoru Izakaya<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>View all branches<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSalaryman<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Forbestown Rd, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila<\/p>\n\n\n\nNommu<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>265-A Tomas Morato Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila<\/p>\n\n\n\n